I have been a collector since I was a child.... mostly aimless & pointless collections. Nothing very valuable, not too trendy, and rarely in mint condition. Just a plethora of "stuff" that I've had fun adding to through the years. If I have at least 3, I consider it a collection. I'll be posting a different collection daily, Monday through Friday, and spotlighting some other marvelous collections I've discovered on the weekends. I hope you stop by often!

Saturday, September 17, 2011

THE WEEKEND COLLECTOR: Cowboy Boots

Collector, expert and author Jennifer June has a lovely website called, appropriately, Cowboy Boots. She's an expert on the fine art of bootmaking, styles, and history, particularly the past 70 years or so. Jennifer discovered the beauty of cowboy boots accidentally, in the late '90s when she picked up a pair of boy's boots at a vintage clothing store, and fell in love. Her interest in the boots took her into the world of bootmaking, and she became interested in the history and artisans who made the boots, and in the designs and particulars of each style and function. She has written a book called: Cowboy Boots: The Art & Soul. Her book explores the whole culture around the cowboy boot, as well as past and present trends, designs, and designers and bootmakers.

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About This Blog

A few months ago, I discovered a wonderfulblogcreated by illustrator and designer Lisa Congden. She posted a different collection every day for the year 2010. Being a collector myself, the first thing I thought was that, although I love her collections and her lovely artwork & presentation, I think I have cooler stuff than she does! Thus, the idea for a copycat collector blog began. I can't say my idea is original, but I think my collections are fun, quirky, and worth spotlighting.Also note that I'm willing to part with some of my stuff. I will happily consider any offers for all or part of my daily collections. If the post is marked "FS", then consider at least some of it available.

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About Me

I'm a toy designer and illustrator by profession, and a graphic designer and digital scrapbooker by avocation.
I'm a wife to a wonderful man, Mom to 4 great kids, and Grandma to four adorable boys, and two beautiful granddaughers. I hope you enjoy my blog!